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Posted 24 July, 2026

Finance Administrator

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd
Accrington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience, strong attention to detail, and hands-on knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Excel.

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The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records and providing administrative support to the finance department.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
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  • Matching, batching and coding invoices
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  • Managing supplier statements and reconciling accounts
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  • Processing supplier payments
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  • Assisting with bank reconciliations
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  • Posting journals where required
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  • Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
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  • Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage
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  • Assisting with month-end procedures
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  • Producing reports and analysing financial data using Excel
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  • Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance duties
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Essential Requirements

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  • Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
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  • Experience using Sage (Sage 50 or Sage Business Cloud preferred)
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  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP / Pivot Tables / SUMIF/SUMIFS
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  • Data sorting and filtering
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  • Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
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  • Strong organisational and time management skills
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  • Good communication skills
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  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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If you have experience using Sage, strong Excel skills, and are looking for your next opportunity in finance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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Disclaimer

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Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.